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Ray Williams is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1976 to 1986. He was born on October 14, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York. He attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a two-time All-American. Williams was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1976 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks for four seasons before being traded to the San Diego Clippers in 1980. He played for the Clippers for two seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Kings in 1982. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 1984. He played for the SuperSonics for two seasons before retiring in 1986. Williams was a four-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1981. He averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game during his career. Williams is currently 59 years old. He has a net worth of $2 million.

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Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 14 October, 1954
Birthday 14 October
Birthplace Mount Vernon, New York
Date of death 22 March 2013,
Died Place New York City, New York
Nationality United States

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Ray Williams Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Ray Williams height is 1.9 m and Weight 85 kg.

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Weight 85 kg
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Ray Williams Net Worth

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Timeline

2013

Williams died March 22, 2013 at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in New York City after suffering from colon cancer. Williams was 58.

2010

According to a profile published in The Boston Globe in July 2010, he was unemployed and homeless, living inside a car in Pompano Beach, Florida. Williams spent his time fishing at the Hillboro Inlet Park in Pompano Beach, to help maintain himself. In November 2010, Williams' luck began to turn around as he took a job in Mount Vernon, New York, working for the city's Recreation Department as a "Recreation Specialist." Mount Vernon Mayor Clinton I. Young, Jr. was instrumental in bringing Williams back to his hometown. Williams was also helped by Linda Crawford, a nurse and a friend from his NBA days. Williams married Linda Crawford in August 2011.

1994

After his retirement, Williams struggled financially, eventually filing for bankruptcy in 1994, which led him to lose his home and family. Williams decided to apply early for his NBA pension of $200,000. After he received it, he moved to Florida, where he fell victim to a real estate scam that worsened his financial condition.

1985

Before the 1985–86 season, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, with Boston receiving a future draft pick as compensation. The Clippers, however, waived him before the season began.

1984

In the middle of the 1984–85 season, Williams signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics, in exchange for two future draft picks. During this year, he had the chance to play with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. With Boston, he reached the playoffs one last time. This time, the Celtics reached the Finals, but were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers.

1982

On June 29, 1982, the Nets traded Williams to the Kansas City Kings for Phil Ford. After one season, they traded him back to the New York Knicks for Billy Knight and an amount of cash. He reached the playoffs once again with the Knicks, averaging 11.2 ppg and 8 apg.

1981

After four seasons with the Knicks, Williams was traded the New Jersey Nets on October 25, 1981, in exchange for Maurice Lucas. With the Nets, Williams averaged 20.4 ppg, 4 rpg, and 6 apg (1981–82 season). On April 17, 1982, Williams scored 52 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons, for the highest-scoring game of his career, and the highest in Nets history until he was surpassed by Deron Williams' 57-point game on March 4, 2012. Williams eventually helped the Nets reach the 1982 NBA Playoffs where he averaged 17 ppg, 6 rpg, and 7 apg. However, they ended up being eliminated by the Washington Bullets in the first round.

1979

After a quiet first season, he improved his effectiveness on the court, averaging 20.9 ppg, 5 rpg, and 6.2 apg during his third season (1979–80) and becoming the team captain during his fourth season. During his time with the Knicks, he reached the NBA Playoffs twice.

1977

Williams was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1977 NBA draft (10th pick overall).

1975

After attending San Jacinto Junior College, Williams played at the University of Minnesota from 1975 to 1977. During that time, he averaged 18.9 ppg and 6.6 rpg.

1954

Thomas Ray Williams (October 14, 1954 – March 22, 2013) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1977 to 1987. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, he was the younger brother of Gus Williams, who also played in the NBA.